Casual Leisure Attendant (Lifeguard)

North Lincolnshire Council; Brigg; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated pool lifeguard to ensure safety and enjoyment in the leisure environment. This role involves promoting facilities, training staff, and maintaining a safe atmosphere for all visitors. With flexible hours, you'll be part of a dynamic team, responding to challenges and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. If you have a passion for sports and leisure, and enjoy working in a community-focused setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Hold a current recognised pool lifesaving qualification.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in training and mentoring staff.
• Promote and sell facilities to customers.

Skills

Knowledge of the sport and leisure environment

Effective communication skills

Ability to promote and sell facilities

Ability to train and mentor staff

Ability to perform pool lifeguard duties

Education

Current recognised pool lifesaving qualification

Job description

Salary: Grade 3 £12.45 per hour + 12.07% in lieu of annual leave

Hours: CASUAL HOURS

This is a Casual vacancy that will close in 22 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

Knowledge, skills and experience:

1. Qualifications
   Hold a current recognised pool lifesaving qualification.
2. Skills and Knowledge
   Knowledge of the sport and leisure environment.
   Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with customers using various communication methods with tact, discretion and diplomacy.
   Proactive and positive approach to dealing with customers.
   Ability and willingness to promote and sell facilities.
   Ability and willingness to assist in training and mentoring staff.
   Ability to safely carry out the duties of a pool lifeguard.
   Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

Creativity and innovation:

Work is regulated by policies, procedures, and guidance. Occasionally, the post holder may need to respond creatively to routine problems, such as deciding to call for assistance when swimmers do not adhere to pool rules.

Contacts and relationships:

Routine operational contacts include Duty Managers, customers, and operational staff, mainly for instructions, inquiries, comments, and passing information.

Decision making:

Decisions are guided by policies and safety guidance. Matters not clearly defined should be referred to senior management.

Responsibility for resources:

Shared responsibility for small equipment and cleaning machinery.

Work Environment

Work demands: Subject to interruptions, with short-term deadlines for setting up equipment.

Physical demands: Regularly involves strenuous activities like moving and erecting sports equipment.

Working conditions: Mainly indoors, with occasional outdoor tasks, exposure to noise, heat, humidity, and cold.

Work context: Risks include verbal and physical abuse, moving equipment, lone working, and rescue scenarios.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Knowledge of the sport and leisure environment
• Effective communication skills with tact and diplomacy
• Ability and willingness to promote and sell facilities
• Ability and willingness to train and mentor staff
• Ability to safely perform pool lifeguard duties

Contact Information

MEGAN OGDEN, JAMES MURRAY, JAMES BALDWIN
07717 587035

Safeguarding: We promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Recruitment includes references and a DBS check.

The Council

We focus on community safety, prosperity, and connectivity in North Lincolnshire, guided by values of equality, excellence, integrity, and self-responsibility.